A Comforting Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe

This Cabbage Roll Soup is so much faster than making traditional cabbage rolls yet it tastes just as good! It's a hassle-free, cooked in one pot recipe!

You have a quick prep of ingredients, veggies are sauteed, then everything is just simmered until the cabbage and rice are tender. And during that time all those delicious herby, beefy, tomato-y flavors meld together perfectly.

It's a soup that is made with basic ingredients, it's incredibly hearty, and I think you'll agree it's just super satisfying comfort food. It's made up of an abundance of veggies, the rice will help fill you up, and you get a fair amount of protein from the beef so it's an all around win!

This is so delicious that you'll likely find yourself converting from the traditional, more labor intensive cabbage rolls to this easier soup method from here on out instead!

Flavorful Garlic Butter Rice Recipe

One of the perfect go-to side dishes! Because it pairs well with just about anything.

Plus it only needs a handful of ingredients you can always keep on hand, it's perfectly hearty and filling, and it's just simple delicious comfort food!

And of course it's something people of all ages will enjoy. In other words it's one of those back pocket recipes.

Not sure what side to make? Garlic butter rice is the answer!

A classic favorite from my childhood and one of the tastiest comfort foods!

The BEST Porcupine Meatballs!

Why are they called porcupine meatballs (or as we always just called them "porcupines")?

Obviously they're no actual porcupine meat included in the ingredients, rather it's how the rice in the meatballs pokes out while cooking giving them a porcupine-like appearance.

This dish became very popular during the great depression because it only required a few basic ingredients. Traditionally they were made with ground beef, rice, onion and canned tomato soup.

My mom made these quite frequently for us growing up so now they are one of the dinners from home I crave.

I think of them as more of a "stuffed pepper meatball" because this version includes bell pepper which isn't so traditional. But I would say it's a must!

Here I adapted my Mom's recipe but have also included egg for binding, a few extra seasonings, and have browned them for a little more flavor. But if you want to keep it perfectly simple you can skip the browning and they're still exceptionally delicious.

What is a Strata?

A strata is an American brunch casserole dish made up of layered pieces of bread, meat or vegetables, often cheese, and it's all soaked in an egg and milk mixture. It's oven baked until cooked through and set, and then cut into squares and served warm.

It's something like a savory French toast, with mix-ins!

I love this for a change because a lot of breakfast foods are sweet, or coated in something sweet. Like pancakes, pastries, scones, waffles, muffins, and French toast. But it's great to have a more savory option like this strata.

It's so convenient that you can make this the night before you want to serve it, pop it in the oven in the morning and have an easy, hot breakfast ready to serve! An overnight casserole that's great for holidays and weekends.

It also makes a great dinner and leftovers for lunch too. So much deliciousness in every layered bite!

Tomato Basil One Pot Pasta

Who doesn't love another easy dish to add to the dinner repertoire? This humble pasta begins with basic everyday ingredients and finishes with well blended, perfectly complimentary and satisfying flavors.

I've long loved one pot pasta recipes because they are as quick and easy as a made from scratch dinner gets.

Plus they are incredibly versatile (see more of my one pot pasta recipes listed below).

This easy pasta recipe tastes fresh, tomato-y, and has just enough rich cheese and pancetta to highlight it and build up the flavor.

It's a homemade dish that's great for those busy days, and it will make great leftovers for lunch the next day!

It's similar to my One Pan Beef Stroganoff (that's made with ground beef), be sure to try that one too!

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Hearty, homestyle comfort food that's perfect for busy nights!

This delicious chicken stroganoff is made with a handful of ingredients, many of which are fresh to build up that delicious depth of well rounded flavor.

And I should mention - there's cream cheese! Isn't everything better when cream cheese is involved?

To finish the dish, pile it over egg noodles or rice, then maybe opt to serve with a side of roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts and you've got a simple meal worthy of completely satisfied dinner praises!

Easy Turkey Meatloaf

Many of us remember the classic meatloaf (like our parents or grandparents made) with rich ground beef but have you tried it with ground turkey yet?

Meatloaf is one of those things I actually hated as a kid but now I crave it! My mom made it enough that I can't help but love it now.

This version is a healthier alternative to the traditional fatty ground beef option yet it's still completely comforting, perfectly hearty and super satisfying.

Plus it's a breeze to prepare. Nothing complicated - just soaking bread crumbs, sautéing veggies, then mixing everything together and shaping into a freeform loaf.

From there, the oven does the rest while that inviting homestyle dinner scent fills the house and gets everyone excited for what will await at the table!

It's an incredibly tasty recipe inspired by my popular beef and pork-based meatballs.

Easy Ground Turkey Meatballs

These are tender, even juicy meatballs that are brimming with flavor. They are very easy to make and only take about 15 minutes to bake.

Since this meatball recipe uses leaner ground turkey they are a healthier alternative to the fattier ground beef or pork-based meatballs, yet they are still incredibly delicious!

Perfect for those days when you're craving a comforting and cozy Italian meal!

To keep those healthier options going you can serve atop vegetables like baked spaghetti squash, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta for a tempting meal you can feel great about eating.

What is Butter Chicken?

Butter Chicken, also known as murg makhani, is an Indian curry dish made of chicken that's coated in a well seasoned tomato gravy that includes butter and cream.

Chicken is marinated in yogurt, spices, garlic and ginger, then later cooked in a tandoor, but it can also be pan fried, grilled or oven roasted. After that it is tossed with the simmered, richly seasoned tomato sauce.

This butter chicken recipe is easy and straightforward. It just involves a bit of extra time. It's one of those hard to mess up dishes as long as you follow a few simple directions and tips.

If you love Indian food this is a must try recipe, and if you've never had Indian food this is such a great place to start!

Chickpea Coconut Curry

This Chickpea curry is such a hearty and flavorful Indian dish that really packs in that crave-able flavor! It's made without any meat and you won't even miss it in the slightest!

The best part, in my opinion, really is the sauce with its vibrant taste and perfect smoothness (no chunks thanks to a quick blend). If you're a fan of butter chicken, I'm willing to bet you'll love this!

Though it may seem like an incredibly long list of chickpea curry ingredients here, don't be alarmed because the majority of it is spices you likely already have on hand in your pantry (plus I've even included a few as optional).

Some of you may be thinking, but wait, there's no curry? Here we make our own curry spice blend which gives us far more overall control over flavor and heat level.

And this recipe uses plenty of them for an exciting, rich depth of well-rounded flavor.

Serving suggestions are of course the classic basmati rice or cauliflower rice, but if you really want to go all out serve it with warm buttery naan bread. Roasted vegetables are a great side to it as well just ditch the Italian seasoning and use spices like those here instead. You can also try serving this over spinach or kale.